They went home that night, and made simple microwavable dinners. They sat in front of the TV, and watched the last of the movies that he had rented. Daniel had to remind himself that he had to return those tomorrow morning.copyright protection19ＰＥＮＡＮＡmPkVEpf0ld

Violet was so excited about her room, she could not stop talking about what she was going to do. “When was the last time you had a room?”copyright protection19ＰＥＮＡＮＡYpA766CyiN

When Daniel asked her that, she put her fork down, and just shook her head. “Hard question.”copyright protection19ＰＥＮＡＮＡDjVUm4ATL0

And with that answer, Daniel didn’t proceed to push her any further. When the movie was over, Daniel had switched it to the news. With Daniel and his recliner chair, and Violet on the couch, it was such a peaceful night. The snow was melting, and it should have been a little bit warmer tomorrow.copyright protection19ＰＥＮＡＮＡd7Qy2vXhvi

Daniel had no idea what she was going to do tomorrow. He was hoping that his brother could hire her. That he could use some extra help. Later that night, Karl had called. Daniel went to the other room, realizing that Violet had fell asleep on the couch.copyright protection19ＰＥＮＡＮＡvuI6CPcenu

“Hey brother, so I got some news.”copyright protection19ＰＥＮＡＮＡ11OXWb1w4M

“Yeah? What is it?”copyright protection19ＰＥＮＡＮＡwiTnQWSOeo

“So, Lily-“ Karl was cut off by his wife. Daniel hurt some muscle lean in the background, Lily telling her husband that she wanted to say the news also. They both chimed in, and screamed into the phone, “We’re pregnant!”copyright protection19ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7JSPPuF1I3

Daniel’s mouth had dropped. It was a lasting that he expected, but his face broke out into a huge smile. “Oh my goodness, congratulations you guys! I am so happy for you. I know you’ve been trying for such a long time.”copyright protection19ＰＥＮＡＮＡwK4kH0wJwA

Lily had taken over the phone. “It is way too soon to tell if it’s a boy or girl, and we just got back from the doctors. I am only seven weeks along, but it is so exciting. You’re going to be such a great uncle.”copyright protection19ＰＥＮＡＮＡv3SpqJlixz

“I’ve always wanted to be an uncle,” Daniel laughed. “So, when the baby gets old enough for me to babysit, you know I’m loading it with sugar right before sending them home.”copyright protection19ＰＥＮＡＮＡGEizu7499M

“Well, we don’t have grandparents to do so, supposedly it’s your job to drive us crazy,” Lily laughed.copyright protection19ＰＥＮＡＮＡcGxh1fhxYO

“You guys are going to be great parents. You’ll be amazing.”copyright protection19ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7uR0ThJeAh

Daniel and Karl spoke again after Lily was done. They spoke for a while. Talking about doctor appointments, and the first ultrasound, the excitement, how they found out. “Karl, I am so happy for you.”copyright protection19ＰＥＮＡＮＡOhW7QqfUAo

“Because it was Lily’s wishes not to tell. This one will go great. I know it will. I really do,” Karl said. Daniel didn’t won’t to farther his excitement, to take away his brother’s moment of happiness.copyright protection19ＰＥＮＡＮＡVahUc3MwyT

“Yeah, me too.”copyright protection19ＰＥＮＡＮＡqlPC4SFeaC

“Oh, Daniel.”copyright protection19ＰＥＮＡＮＡZRixEdbxEb

“Yay, brother?”copyright protection19ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4zlluypg5Y

“I was thinking about that girl today, what we were talking about. I really thought about it. I cannot pay for wages, you know that. But, if you are willing to . . .”copyright protection19ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9wkZ8pROD2

“Yes, of course.”copyright protection19ＰＥＮＡＮＡrDUJbyXm6B

“I just need to check her birth certificate and the normal information.”copyright protection19ＰＥＮＡＮＡxabTwFsVWx

“Karl, I don’t think she has any of that.”copyright protection19ＰＥＮＡＮＡU63e5cDX0h

“Daniel, may I ask you a question?”copyright protection19ＰＥＮＡＮＡS5EWjK8WH8

“Yes, of course, anything.”copyright protection19ＰＥＮＡＮＡeGA8AKe3SF

He heard a long sigh. “There are millions of homeless people. Why did you want to help this one?”copyright protection19ＰＥＮＡＮＡCDFlzyBaUM

Daniel knew he didn’t mean anything offensive, but he could not help to ball up his fist in frustration. “She . . . I really don’t know, Karl, I really don’t. I just feel like I have to do this. I have to help her.”copyright protection19ＰＥＮＡＮＡJMRnJb7R8O

“If that’s what you think. We have to go. Love you brother.”copyright protection19ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0mvAv6lJ9e

“Love you too.”copyright protection19ＰＥＮＡＮＡpLR47qDIBx

When Daniel told up the phone, he looked at the time and decided it was too late in the night. He decided it was probably best for both and go to bed. So he went over to the, turning the TV off, and lightly shaking Violet.copyright protection19ＰＥＮＡＮＡukkmI3xPVG

He watched her walk up the stairs, and closing her bedroom door. Once she was inside, she put her head against the door. She was trying to claim herself down. She had felt so silly, so childish.copyright protection19ＰＥＮＡＮＡaKlx0cBlAw

She tried to shake it all away. She tried telling herself she was safe. She tried telling herself it was okay.copyright protection19ＰＥＮＡＮＡAG5NONwuM9

Everything was going to be okay.copyright protection19ＰＥＮＡＮＡsaT6JCwzLk